Sr. AI Engineer/Architect

Role Description

Tier One Technologies has an immediate need for a Sr. AI Engineer/Architect to support our US Government client. This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Eagan, MN. SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

• Design and develop scalable solutions utilizing AI tools and machine learning models.
• Conduct research, testing, and analysis to develop machine learning algorithms and predictive models.
• Leverage big data processing and storage technologies to create datasets, prototypes, and data-driven solutions.
• Perform model training, evaluation, integration, testing, tuning, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Lead and/or develop project requirements from inception through completion for complex and highly complex programs, while providing strategic guidance, technical leadership, and expert consultation to program and project teams.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability within large-scale enterprise IT environments.
• Troubleshoot software applications and technical implementations across complex enterprise ecosystems.
• Design, develop, and integrate APIs to support business and technical requirements.
• Query, manage, and analyze data using both SQL and NoSQL database technologies.

Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline is preferred.
• 20+ years of IT-related experience.
• Expertise in data acquisition, cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation using Python tools and techniques for building robust analysis on large scale data sets. Proficiency in practical application of Core Python Concepts.
• Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering.
• Proficiency utilizing multiple AI tools such as Python, Java, or R and machine learning frameworks like Spark, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn.
• Expertise in deploying Python applications in Cloud service production environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), potentially leveraging containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io.
• Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft software products.
• Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/solutions.
• Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical team members.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
• Must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)